La Paz: Travel Guide

Travel guide to visit the city of La Paz

La Paz is not the capital of Bolivia; but it is the most important city in Bolivia and there is the Government Palace; known among the locals as Palacio Quemado for a terrible fire that almost destroyed it in 1875; and it also shelters in one of its seats the Legislative, Executive and Electoral Powers.

Below we will give you the relevant information so that you can make your trip to the city of La Paz.

How to get to La Paz?

In order for you to get to La Paz by plane, you must take a direct flight to La Paz. El Alto International Airport (located 15 kilometers from La Paz); This airport is 4,000 meters above sea level.

Once arriving at El Alto Airport you can take a taxi to the city center; It will cost you approximately 70 Bolivianos.

Travel to La Paz by Bus:

Another alternative that you have to get to the city of La Paz in Bolivia is by road; taking a bus, which can be from the cities to the following destinations: Puno-Peru or Copacabana – Bolivia.

• From the city of Puno: You must take a bus from the Puno Bus Terminal, in the morning between 6:30 am to 7:30 am; you must take into account that it is the only bus departure time to the city of Paz Bolivia; this trip will last approximately 6 hours.
• From the city of Copacabana: You must take a bus from the city of Copacabana, this trip will last approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What to do in La Paz?

Visit La Calle Jaén and the Museum of Precious Metals:

Once you are in La Paz you cannot miss this picturesque street. Jaén street is small and narrow; it is located in the old town of La Paz; and Jaén street is surrounded by mysteries, legends and a lot of culture.

The most important museums that you will see in the city of La Paz are located in Jaén street; but the most important and most visited is the famous Pre-Columbian Museum of Precious Metals. In this museum of precious metals; you will be able to find objects made in gold and silver from different indigenous cultures; the most relevant being more than three thousand years old.

Visit the Basilica of San Francisco and the Witches Market:

Visiting this temple will be very interesting, due to its mestizo baroque architectural style; both inside and on the main portal; which is visible from the Plaza Mayor de San Francisco. And by the end of the 20th century, the building was named a national monument.

The Bruges Market, in this place you can buy potions, for all kinds of purposes; from obtaining beauty, to being a millionaire and even elixirs for sexual power, however, the product that sells the most are the fetuses of dissected llamas, these are usually be used as an offering to the pachamama.

Make Urban Rush:

The practice of this extreme sport is very interesting, and you should be encouraged; this practice consists of: jumping from a 17-story building, tied with harnesses and ropes. This style is only present in the city of La Paz and in Australia.

Visit the Moon Valley:

This place is located 9 kilometers from the city of La Paz, this place resembles a lunar scenario that seems extracted; from a space movie, it is said that the astronaut Armstrong (first astronaut to reach the Moon). has recognized that this place is very much like the moon.

Ride the Cable Car:

Walking through this means of transport will be a very exciting and relaxing experience since you will be able to see the entire City of Peace and you will have an excellent panoramic view.

The cost to take this means of transportation is 3 Bolivianos (0.50 cents) and it works from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm (Bolivian time); except on Sundays that ends at 9:00 pm (Bolivian time). According to many tourists, they comment that the best time to climb is at sunset when the Illimani (mountain with snow) is seen in pastel tones.